A close shave

January 10th 2008
Our welcome to Cape Town is interesting. The shuttle bus driver insists we put our cameras around our necks as they are easy targets. And we thought CT was relaxed & safe. On reflection we think it’s just that the fear of crime seems to pervade everyone’s psyche and every shop has a controlled entry system! On the drive in we pass Groote Schuur - the hospital where Christian Barnard performed ... read more

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more

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Michael Blake & Caroline Proverbs

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Hi and welcome to this diary of our big adventure - travelling the globe and fulfilling our lifetime dream. Along the way we plan to do some voluntary work in South Africa, India and Central America. We hope this blog provides a way of keeping in touch, sharing our experiences and introducing you to some wonderful people and places. Michael's daughters, Sarah and Louise, will be joining us along the way. Whilst we'll miss them a lot, we've been encouraged by their support and patience in indulging this moment of self discovery. We hope you enjoy our journey and perha... full info

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